CarVerify

Free Car Check

R403 XAW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi
4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 XAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights at time of test ,daylight use only

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015

Drive chain needs adjusting

No lights fitted at time of test .

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Slight play in front wheel bearings .will need new ones soon

Pass 24 Jul 2015

Drive chain needs adjusting

No lights fitted at time of test .

Slight play in front wheel bearings .will need new ones soon

Pass 14 Jul 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 9,207 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,027 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

nearside handle bar grip ripped

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,569 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,569 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,367 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R403 XAW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R403 XAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R403 XAW?

You can check the full history of R403 XAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R403 XAW registered?

R403 XAW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R403 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 XAW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R403 XAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R403 XAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.